Press Releases

Home Dialyzors United (HDU) is delighted to announce the appointment of Melissa Sondergaard to its Board of Directors. In addition, Melissa’s husband Henning has been appointed the point person for the HDU social media sites. Rounding out the leadership team is Robin Franzi who will be joining the Public Policy and Advocacy Committee. Melissa Sondergaard […]

It is with great sadness that Home Dialyzors United announces the death of Kathe Lebeau, a champion for dialysis patients and dear member of the HDU family. Kathe died unexpectedly on March 17, 2014. She is survived by her husband Loren, their beloved dog Auggie and multitudes of friends whom she considered family. A longtime […]

It is with the most profound sadness that Home Dialyzors United announces the death of its founder and president, Richard J. Berkowitz. Since founding NxStageUsers, the precursor of the present organization, Rich has been a persistent voice for home dialyzors, for home modalities and for bettering the quality of life for patients. He was outspoken […]

…bringing together kidney patients, care partners and renal professionals. This year’s conference, “This is Home”, will be in Orlando, Florida from Sunday, October 13 to Tuesday, October 15, 2013 and will be a gathering of kidney patients, care partners and renal professionals from across the USA where they will gain an abundance of the most […]

Press Release: October 20, 2012 Home Dialyzors United held its first awards banquet on Sunday, October 7, 2012. The highlight of the night was the surprise presentation of the HDU Lifetime Appreciation Award to Dr. Christopher R. Blagg for his life-long dedication to improving the lives of home dialyzors. Rich Berkowitz, Founder and President of […]

BALTIMORE—On the evening of Sunday, October 7, Home Dialyzors United (HDU) will honor four recipients with two new awards for outstanding medical practice and organizational achievement. The awards will be formally presented at the HDU awards banquet, which opens its third annual Meet Up & Conference in Baltimore, MD on October 7, 2012. Doctors Michael […]